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74 - 74. Breguet. A fine and rare platinum manual wind tourbillon…

Estimate €25,000 - €50,000
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74. Breguet. A fine and rare platinum manual wind tourbillon wristwatch with power reserve and 24 hour indication Model: Classique Grandes Complications Tourbillon Reference: 3657PT/12/9V6 Date: Purchased 9 November 2003 Movement: Finely engraved 24-jewel Cal.560.1 manual wind, adjusted to 6 positions, one-minute torubillon, No.1644 Dial: Guilloché engraved silvered, eccentric black Roman numeral hour markers and minute divisions, retrograde 24-hour indication at 2, 55 hour power reserve indication at 9, aperture to display tourbillon cage and seconds at 6, blued steel breguet hands, No.1159 Case: Polished round, snap on exhibition back, reeded band, No.1159N Strap/Bracelet: Black faux alligator leather Buckle/Clasp: Signed platinum folding clasp Signed: Case, dial & movement Size: 39,5mm Weight: 115,24g Accompaniments: Breguet box, outer card, Certificate of Origin and Warranty dated 09/11/2003, Instructions manual, Service invoice dated 18/06/2013 When discussing grand complications and haute horlogerie, Breguet remains an essential reference point. From Abraham-Louis Breguet's foundational inventions—many of which still define modern watchmaking—to the brand's revival under Daniel Roth in the late 20th century, the maison has long embodied a unique blend of technical innovation and classical elegance. The 39mm yellow gold case gives the watch a contemporary presence while remaining faithful to Breguet's traditional design language. On the dial, finely executed guilloché work—combining Clous de Paris and grain d'orge patterns—enhances depth and texture, while the sapphire caseback reveals the beautifully finished movement and hand-decorated bridges. Subtle variations in the calibre engraving, such as the presence of "560" or "560.1", reflect different production series, adding an additional layer of interest for collectors. Overall, the 3657 stands as a strong example of Breguet's modern haute horlogerie: technically ambitious, visually refined, and deeply rooted in its historical DNA.
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